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  1. There's no age limit on productivity

    of Scotland’s first curriculum development centre, before taking early retirement in 1989 to focus on his writing. It was a decision that proved highly successful, with Robin becoming a part-time tutor ...  is certainly an ambitious undertaking, so the obvious question to ask is: how did Robin decided on the 19 people he interviewed for the book? “I was wondering how I’d determine the list, but then became

  2. Your thoughts on the care crisis

    milli on older people are struggling without the help they need. And the NHS is losing £500 a minute , because it's not able to discharge older people home from hospital safely. This can't carry on. The ... like your loved ones to be forgotten?" Hayatt "Older people should get the support they need that matters to them."  Shirley "No family or friends to support, unable to do things on my own! Isolated

  3. Philippa Forrester on wellbeing and the wild

    Philippa Forrester, speaking to Age UK from the orange-hued office in her rural home. “The belt on my mower keeps falling off, and my grass doesn’t seem to have got the memo that it needs to stop ... much-loved TV shows like Tomorrow’s World and Robot Wars, in more recent years Philippa has focused on projects that reflect her lifelong passion for the wild. It’s a love that’s taken her to

  4. Gareth Pierce on challenges and charity

    life stage we're all hoping to grow into.” We speak to Coronation Street star Gareth Pierce about life on the cobbles, the impact of TV, and his fundraising challenge for Age UK. In his role as Coronation ... better known for wandering Weatherfield’s cobbles than walking Welsh peaks. Gareth hiking But on 8 July, Gareth will be heading to the hills for the SAS Fan Dance – a 24km mountain race up and

  5. Inspirational women on International Women's Day

    political achievements made by women every day and everywhere. For that reason, we’re shining a spotlight on seven remarkable women who are doing incredible work relating to age. That might be living a productive ... she’s able to get to the shop. She's dedicated to her role, considering it a “home away from home”. One of Jenny’s favourite sayings is that she was 6-foot tall when she joined the team, but is now only

  6. Building on success to beat loneliness

    Addressing loneliness among older people is an essential part of Age UK’s work. Our new report on the topic, ‘You are not alone in feeling lonely’ , recaps our learning to date about what ... most frequently provided services designed to manage or reduce feelings of loneliness – and the ones local Age UK charities report as being the most popular and effective. But the research underpinning

  7. Dr Lucy Pollock on ageing with optimism

    that knowledge in The Book About Getting Older – a handbook for older people and their loved ones that provided honest answers to some of the toughest questions about later life. Now, Lucy has written ... society and healthcare system for older people, now and in the future. “The last book was based on everything I’ve heard from older people in the last 30 years,” Lucy explains. “But

  8. Wendy Mitchell on misconceptions about dementia

    others to dispel assumptions about life with dementia. Wendy Mitchell has now written her second book on life with dementia, 'What I Wish People Knew About Dementia'. In our interview, Wendy discusses changes ... of early-onset Alzheimer’s and the beginning of her “new life”. Almost three years on, Wendy admits she didn't think she’d get to write this second book, which combines her own experiences

  9. Wendy Mitchell on life with dementia

    for the NHS, where she would train nurses on how to roster staff, Wendy Mitchell admits the word ‘dementia’ had never entered her vocabulary. That changed on 31 July 2014, the day Wendy was told she had ... right, and then when I was out running, my legs and my brain weren’t talking to one another and I’d end up falling flat on my face. I knew that something wasn’t right.” Wendy quote Having experienced symptoms

  10. Ruby Wax on mindfulness for older people

    We speak to Ruby Wax about her new book on mindfulness, and how it can benefit older people during trying times.

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